Wood Machinery Quiz

What is the first step in preparing a blank before manufacturing an item using the wood lathe?

• Centre punch centre of diagonals

• Mark diagonals on each end

• Saw down diagonals on one end for driving fork positioning/fixing/placement

• Plane off corners

Which tool is not required for preparing a blank as listed in the image?

• Pencil

• Hammer

• Screwdriver

• Jack plane

What is the purpose of sawing down diagonals on one end of the blank?

• For aesthetic purposes

• To reduce weight

• For driving fork positioning/fixing/placement

• To make it easier to paint

What is the process of making rounded wooden sections and designs with a wood lathe called?

• Carving

• Joinery

• Turning or Turnery

• Planing

Which of the following is NOT a safety check before using the wood lathe?

• No damage to Cables etc.

• Speed of machine

• Workpiece spins through central axis

• Machine is ‘made’ safe (turned off at mains switch etc)

Which of the following is a health & safety precaution during the use of a wood lathe?

• Wearing loose clothing

• Not using any PPE equipment

• Long hair tied back

• Keeping the workpiece loose

Identify the part labeled on the wood lathe that supports the workpiece at the end opposite to the headstock.

• Tool rest

• Lathe bed

• Face plate

• Tailstock

Which lathe tool is used for cutting grooves and for parting off workpieces?

• Gouge

• Scraper

• Screw Chisel

• Parting Chisel

What is the machine sander NOT used for?

• Removing small amounts of waste wood

• Shaping

• Preparing models during the finishing process

• Sanding edges and faces

What safety equipment should be used during the operation of the machine sander?

• PPE equipment; Goggles, ear protection

• Kitchen gloves and sunglasses

• Helmet and knee pads

• Raincoat and boots